I love your work, April. You have given me some more GreAT IDeaS for sublimation. For my granddaughter’s 18th birthday, I made her a memory quilt. Montana is a twin so I used lots of my favourite photos of her and her brother growing up and of course Mum and Dad. I bought myself a sublimation press, the most basic of Epson Printers with the Eco Tank and filled the fresh tanks straight out of the box with sublimation ink. I used white polyester cotton, 80/20, from our Spotlight Store. The photos were stunning on the fabric. (I washed some practice pieces many times to make sure they didn’t fade). I combined the photos with cotton fabric. It was all quilted by me on my domestic machine. Talk about a labour of love. Many hours of work went into it but I couldn’t be more happy with the results. My granddaughter and her family loved it. I figured I could always sell the press especially as I had the knowledge to share with a prospective buyer. That won’t be happening now as your video has given me further inspiration. Thank you so much. Might add I live in Australia just in case the product and store are unfamiliar.

@melanietannertaylor0401

17 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story!! 😊

I love doing sublimation. I use heat tape on my sub paper so it doesn’t shift any.

Thank You for doing this demo! I have heard so much about sublimation, & had no idea what the heck people were talking about!!! I live in a small apartment, already overrun with my fabric stash, & other hobbies, so no chance of me starting yet another new hobby!! It was very interesting! I hope you’ll do a follow up after you have washed it.

"I don't understand if you tell me you don't have a stash." That cracked me up - I laughed so hard I had to replay it to catch what you said next. Great ideas for some very pretty quilts. Thanks for sharing.

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Ha ha. I am glad you enjoyed it. 😀

I hadn’t thought of using my sublimation printer for quilt tops but I’m glad you did. Thanks for sharing 😉 I tell my husband it’s not a stash… It’s just projects waiting to be done 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

I love it. I am going to use it. 😀

It’s the side eye roll at the end for me🤩❤️🙃🤣🤣

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

I am surprised my eyes aren’t stuck in the back of my head. LOL

Thanks for sharing all your ideas with us, I loved the two quilt ideas. Very interesting!!

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That was interesting!! Had never heard about that. Would love to see the quilt when quilted and washed! I’m a fan of appliqué on quilts!

@aprilscraftroom

26 күн бұрын

Will do

I don’t do sublimation but I love your alternatives

@aprilscraftroom

27 күн бұрын

Thank you

I'd like to see how it looks after washing.

I can't wait to see how this washes up, I hope you'll share photos of it. awesome ideas

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Most definitely. I plan on sharing quilting it. It needs something. I just don’t know what?

@alexandra-zaza-burns

Ай бұрын

I’d be interested to see what this looks like after it’s been quilted and washed. I’m really interested in you showing how you use your Cricut with fabric, I’d love a tutorial on this.

I love sublimation crafts. Takes a while to get set up but it’s so worth it. As you have stated Miss April “stick around and you may learn something”…well thanks to you I didn’t know about the polyester fabric being the best choice. I’ve only sub’d on coffee mugs and kitchen towels. Sounds like I need to buy some poly fabric. 🥴😝 Have a marvelous weekend. 🤗🤗

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

You will be amazed at how much more vibrant your images will be. Jerzees makes a nice 100% poly tshirt if you are looking for shirts. 😀

I think I would have done some thread painting on those flowers. Thanks for sharing your video.

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

That is a great idea. I may do that for the quilting. That video will be coming g soon.

I love learning something new, and I love how to do all the different blocks that was awesome. Yes I would love to see how a cricket works. I keep going back and forth if I want to invest in one.

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

I love my Cricut maker for cutting fabric. And other stuff too! I think the rotary blade is the secret.

I would like love to see you use other cutting machines as well as some quilting on your embroidery machine. And thank you for explaining sublimation. ✂️✂️

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Noted!

Your hair looks wonderful today!!

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Thank you. I just got it cut. That is the only time it looks like that. LOL

I have to say that I love your blue eyelet shirt! It's beautiful!

@aprilscraftroom

26 күн бұрын

Oh thank you!

Very interesting. I had not heard of sublimation paper or printing. You evidently have a lot of knowledge about new technology. Thanking for sharing.

@virginiaolsen5265

Ай бұрын

Yes, my eyes have been opened.

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

I love technology. I am all about the toys! LOL

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed it.

So excited for a new video!!!

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Awwww. Thank you. 😊

Interesting……I didn’t think I would like the process, but now it’s stuck in my brain! Thanks for sharing!

@aprilscraftroom

26 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I love it thank you for sharing

@aprilscraftroom

27 күн бұрын

You are so welcome

Love the eye roll!😊

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

I love him dearly but he can drive me crazy!

April, I love your posts and I really am interested in sublimation and want to try some of this. I also have a cutting machine (silhouette cameo) and would love a segment showing how you use your cutting machine to cut out images on fabric. I've also started making rope bowls and baskets and you've given me new ideas for the bottom of the bowls. Keep up the awesome work!!!

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

I will add those to my list. I have a silhouette too. I would love to see the bowls.

So so love this. Will definitely try this. Love you April.❤🎉

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Awesome. Right back at ya!

DUDE!!!! You're making your own panels! Awesome April!!!!

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Ha ha. Mini panels. 😉

Always giving us new ideas! Thanks ❤

@aprilscraftroom

26 күн бұрын

My pleasure 😊

You are looking good today! Happy, energetic and helpful. Thanks for showing us new things.

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

😊 thank you

Fun to learn new things and be knowledgeable. Always love how you promote, just go for it . This helps us explore and learn. Thank you

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

I am all about try it and you might like it!

Thank you so much! You’ve given me so many ideas! April, you are a creative genius!❤😊

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Well aren’t you a sweetie. Thank you. 😊

Thank you so much! You’ve given me so many ideas! April, you are a creative genius! I love your channel and your content!❤😊

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.

Hi April, Now that’s neat! I like it…

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

Love Sublimation and love your Quilt. Yes, please do more Tutorial's on on Sublimation with Quilt making and Die Cutting Machines. Seems more enjoy other ways to use their skills. Thank you! 😊

@aprilscraftroom

26 күн бұрын

Will do

Hello April. I too am a left handed person who cuts with right handed scissors. Go figure. I love the way you sew. So genius.

@vharvey5982

Ай бұрын

I also am a lefty that uses scissors right handed.😊 Love your channel.

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

I am glad I am not the only one!

Yes, I would like to see how you use your cricut to cut fabric

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Will do!

You are very creative! I have been thinking about getting a sublimation printer, but I already have so many things, and it is expensive, and I don't know if it would be worth it to just make things for my family. But that is a pretty quilt. I am definitely interested in seeing how you cut your fabric.

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

I believe Brother has come out with one that is more reasonably priced than the Sawgrass printer.

@petmomful2260

Ай бұрын

@@aprilscraftroom Yes, thanks. I looked at that one, but then I read that the Sawgrass one is so much better. So if I did spring for one, I think I would get the better one. However, I have had a 12 needle embroidery machine for years, and I use that often. So I can put flowers or anything on a quilt or t-shirt with that. Still thinking about it, tho. lol

Like thanks for sharing 😊

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

You are most welcome. And thank you for watching.

I really enjoy your videos. Hi fon Paradise CA.

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Hi -love the name Paradise. It sounds like a great place to live.

🥰😍🤩 P.s. I want your shirt!! ( Fabric Addict ) 😅🤣😂🤩😝🤪😜

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Thank you. Did you notice the line down the middle? It is sublimated and there is a seam in the back. I pressed the image on it and it lightened the front of the shirt where the seam is. LOL. The moral of the story is drape the front of your shirt on the base of the heat press and don’t press with a seam. LOL

@jeanieclinton6790

Ай бұрын

@@aprilscraftroom oh I didn't know you did your shirt on the press. Nice.

I would lime to see you use your cricut

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

I’ll put on the list! Thank you for the suggestion

Id love to see more of using other cutting options. I hve the CRICUT MAKER 3. I havent used it yet. Its only been in my closet for a year. I also have the sublimation markers i was going to use for making labels for quilts that i havent used either. 😔 Please help 🙏🏼

@aprilscraftroom

12 күн бұрын

I will def put on my to do lists Thank you so much for the suggestion

❤❤❤

Do you also use a Scan N Cut? I have one and never use it. After a couple of years, it's 'bout time I learned, don't you think?!

@aprilscraftroom

27 күн бұрын

Absolutely!!!

❤❤❤❤

I would I’ve to see how you use your circuit I have a circuit maker just scared to use it lol

@aprilscraftroom

26 күн бұрын

I’ll put it on my list of topics Thanks for the suggestion

Thanks for new ideas, but sounds to involved for me.

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Yes. Anytime you introduce technology into a project it can get more complex. 😀

Fun idea just all of the technology is out of my current budget

Please show us the quilt after it is washed, so neat.

@aprilscraftroom

26 күн бұрын

Will do

Hi April I noticed that your stitching was puckering up the fabric. You might want to look at your machine’s tension. I think it’s a little off. With that said, I love all the quilts that you do. ❤ Joyce

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! Joyce I appreciate that ❤️

Will it fray if its poly?

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

That is an excellent question. We will find out. 😉

@suehorn4182

Ай бұрын

Poly will fray and it’s a fuzzy mess. Poly blend with cotton will be less.

I hope this holds up better than most T-shirts. I hate polyester. Polyester T-shirts don't hold up well.

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Have you tried the Jerzees 100% poly? But I know what you’re saying. They get little balls on them. Hopefully since there is some cotton it will hold up better. I will let you all know.

This is very interesting, but I doubt I will try it.

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

It is definitely not for everyone. 😀

If you are going to “convert” a regular printer to sublimation, please know that you cannot use a printer that has had regular ink in it. You must buy a new printer and install sublimation ink instead of regular hint.

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

So true. Thank you for that public service announcement.

Thanks for showing us new things, however this just screams “more stuff to buy” to me. So I’ll pass on this.

@daisy8297

Ай бұрын

I LOVE things that scream “more stuff to buy” ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ But another printer and a heat press is too much even for me! I love that April has everything ever invented …but I don’t have the $$.

@karena.2416

Ай бұрын

@@daisy8297 it is a blessing to be content with what we have and to make lovely things with them and not always *wanting* something.

@reneecorbin8501

Ай бұрын

I think the flowers are beautiful,, but...not so much with the wine, and I enjoyed learning something new ,sew thank you, did you get your long-arm? I kept waiting to see you long-arm some of those quilt tops,,, I hope you show us some of that.❤ Now stop eye rolling and eat some chocolate !!

@melanietannertaylor0401

17 күн бұрын

You can buy the sublimation already printed so all you would need is a type of heat press. You don't have to have the one she used. There are less expensive ones. She showing different techniques & options. I applaud you April for taking us out of our normal comfort zone 🎉

@aprilscraftroom

12 күн бұрын

Lol

Can I come live with you?

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

Ha ha. I will ask my husband. 😉

You forgot to stop the music.

@aprilscraftroom

26 күн бұрын

Lol

While I think the actual printing came out nice… the appliqué (raw edge and straight stitching) unfortunately looks sloppy with a lack of cohesion in the design. While I realize that you are experimenting at some level (?) this looks like one big hot mess. Maybe leave some of printed as the 10 inch square and just stick to the flowers, save the wine for drinking for a crafty brain vacation…😂

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

I agree. This is a sample and the first one so I gave myself some grace. But I am not happy with it either. However, I can still add things. I am putting it on the back burner and letting it simmer. We will see what I can some up with to save it. LOL

I’m only getting music for most of it, not your voice! Such a shame 😢

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

I was afraid that was going to happen - the song I used got a copyright violation so my video was sharing revenue - I'm just going to go back to what it was originally. Ugh. Thank you for letting me know though.

i commend you on trying something new we can count on you to show us new stuff i want give you a thumbs down but i do not like this one sorry but you did great

@aprilscraftroom

Ай бұрын

No worries. You don’t have to like it all. LOL

How do you keep coming up with so many fantastic and different ideas!! Amazing!

@aprilscraftroom

26 күн бұрын

Thank you! 😊